Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Don't forget that the SR20DET engine has an Alloy block and timing chain, while the CA18DET has a Cast Iron block and a cam-belt.
Good point, makes not that much odds, but still a big fact
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Also, the SR20DET does muller cams when the oil changes have been neglected leading to blocking of the oil spray-bars, I think it was that which Tony was referring to.
Aye, guess so, like any car really, jus summat SXs got a shit rep for!
Originally Posted by Gary @ APT, your boss :DD:
snapped cams normally come from install error
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
That type of neglect is what causes them to destroy big-ends and also VVT pulleys (in SR20's).
Indeed, oil change neglection is what fucks any car, just has happened to so many SXs in past they got the bad rep from it!
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
The thing is, they were generally used by business men as a high-end sports-tourer and as such suffered poor servicing. It is only 2nd user onwards that they fell into the hands of enthuiasts, but for some engines this was too late.
Good point that i was too lazy to type.
Back when they was new S13s and S14s were mostly owned by businessmen and were high mile motorway cars.